He may be retired but he’s still the king of ‘ring bling’ (or just bling in general). Earlier this week Floyd Mayweather Jr. showed up to the pre-fight between Errol Spence Jr and Mikey Garcia at AT&T Stadium in Texas. Whilst the IBF World Welterweight Championship was the main event, it was Mayweather’s choice of attire that really grabbed our attention.

The 42-year-old opted for a purple and teal colour-blocked tracksuit which was pretty damn cool, but it was quickly overcome by the three massive diamond-studded gold chains sitting around his neck. We tried to find out where they came from and what they’re worth but it appears there’s little detail floating around. One could only assume a ballpark figure into the millions given that the boxer is reportedly worth between US$700 million and US$1 billion as of January 2018. But we digress. You want diamonds? Count them. Mayweather paired the athleisure wear to a gold and diamond encrusted spiked cuff. We’re not exactly sure what style of menswear to label this is so we’ll just call it…’cashleisure’.

Mayweather wasn’t done there though. On his left hand is what appears to be a custom version of Richard Mille’s RM 50-02 ACJ Tourbillon which commands a price tag US$1,050,000 for the standard version. In total it’s probably enough to fund a small rogue nation but for Mayweather it’s all just chump change. Don’t believe us? Here’s the man hilariously explaining how he deals with haters…one watch at a time.

 

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Mayweather may look like he’s sitting on top of an endless gold mine but the boxer recently revealed to CNN’s Talk Asia that he actually had a rough upbringing and people only see what they see now.

“My dad went to prison for a drug conspiracy. My mom was on drugs,” he told the program. “But I still loved her unconditionally. I still love my dad unconditionally, because my dad went out there and took chances to put food on the table for his family.”

“I’m not perfect. I made mistakes in my life, but when it’s all said and done, only God can judge me. There’s nothing that I wouldn’t give my children. What’s important in life is not how much money you make, but how much money you can invest and put up, and it’s about making your money work for you.”

Fiscal advice from Floyd Mayweather. Now you’ve seen everything.

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Forget the cyclones and bushfires; Australia has a more critical problem – men who can’t dress.Whether it’s a mate whose partner buys his clothes, your neighbour who has been wearing the same New Balance trainers his whole life or the 25-year-old who still goes ‘shopping with mum’, not only are these guys limiting their dating potential, careers and Instagram credibility but – industry experts agree – they are also holding Australia back from catching up with Europe’s fashion scene.While London and Paris are all:

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Australia is more:

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Such is the problem, not a single Aussie metropolis made it into the global rankings for the World’s Most Fashionable City.Considering the number of men who don’t shop for themselves (or who treat a visit to their local mall as an excuse to nap while their partner shops for them), this is hardly a surprise.

“Some men are conditioned by their upbringing to have someone else make those (clothing) decisions for them. Usually their mum.”

Meanwhile, those who have an interest in fashion and enjoy shopping for themselves; “Typically have done so since they were young, as something they were into with their mates, or as something they were into themselves.”Unfortunately, this is the exception to the rule, with most modern gents either having an epiphany as they move out of home or stubbornly telling themselves (and anyone that comments on their grotty trainers) that they don’t care about ‘appearances’ for the rest of their life.

“Most blokes that don’t like shopping won’t shop for themselves, so they either get their partner or mum to do it, or they hire a stylist.”

But—before you lose hope—Jeff explains there are a number of ways to break the mould: “What gets a guy into fashion? Seeing how easy it is to shop if you know what you’re doing.”

“I’ve turned blokes who really hated shopping into people that were genuinely interested in what they were wearing because I showed them how good they looked.”

“From passing the ‘pub test’ with their mates to getting compliments from women,” Jeff reveals that once a guy gains confidence, his fashion sense tends to improve: “If they get attention ’cause they’re wearing a great denim shirt, that’s always going to help…”

“Look good; feel great.”

Then we have a sneakier—but even more pernicious—issue: guys who think they dress well but really don’t. While these individuals may put effort into looking good—in some cases even spending money on big name brands—they further lower Australia’s standing in the Global Style Race, by making us look like sartorial fools who, even when we try, fail.

“These guys wear brands that would look good if they were tailored.”

Fortunately, Jeff is more understanding of their plight than we are, offering the following advice: “For guys who think they dress well but really don’t, tailoring is the biggest thing. Also; quality. A guy might be wearing something that actually fits him well, but if it’s budget brands… They need to look at what’s a fair investment into their wardrobe.”That said, Jeff was quick to add: “I don’t mind high street, but it’s important to invest in the essentials; if they last longer they always look better on (you).” Which is why you should always have one hero piece that carries the rest of the outfit (which should be a healthy mix of high street and bespoke brands).

“You can kind of tell that a bloke’s well put together, ’cause he’s fixed really high-quality pieces together (tastefully) with other things.”

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While Jeff points out Europeans have this “natural sensibility” for fashion, he says Australians are getting better. Bar one hurdle. You see, it’s not just the “men who can’t shop for themselves” cramping Australia’s style, it’s our love of thongs: “I think one of the big areas that differentiate the two (cultures) is the footwear.”

“European men tend to put good footwear on—and that is the hallmark of a great outfit.”

Funnily enough, French dating coach Adeline Breon made the same observation, telling us how Aussie and American men often put themselves at a disadvantage in the Parisien dating scene by dressing too casually.So, Australian men, next time you’re on a date (here or overseas): put down your Havaianas and pick up your espadrilles. And next time you’re in a shopping centre, at the very least, keep your Gucci-darn eyes open.

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With a great suit comes great responsibility. So put your hands up and step back from the monocle cabinet – it’s all about tie clips and tie bars today as we run you through the different types, how to wear them and the wardrobe combinations to wear them with. Whether it’s a suit, suit separates, a dress shirt or any other look that sits in between, a tie bar can take your classy attire to suave new heights.

If you’ve ever wondered how to wear a tie clip properly, strap in and listen up, suit monkey.

How To Wear Tie Clips & Tie Bars

Tie bars and tie clips have seen a renaissance in the past few years thanks to the Americans who made it cool again via shows like Mad Men and guys like Ryan Gosling and Justin Timberlake who rocked them in their respective films circa 2011.

Where to place the tie bar: Don’t take advice from your dodgy car salesman uncle. Modern tie bars are designed to sit specifically between the third and fourth button of a dress shirt. When your suit jacket is buttoned up, the tie clip should still be visible.

You’ll know you’re wearing it right when: Your tie doesn’t flap around – it’s meant to hold it in place with your dress shirt placket as opposed to clipping directly onto the tie itself just for looks.

Choosing the right tie bar: This means choosing one that is never wider than your tie. If you’re wearing a fat tie you can opt for a longer tie bar. As the ties get skinnier so too do the widths of your tie bars. The tie bar should either be the same width as your tie or narrower.

Tie Bar vs Tie Clip

The main difference between a tie clip and a tie bar is that a tie clip opens up via a spring which you then place over the tie and shirt and secure in place. A tie bar simply slides over the tie and shirt to hold the two together.

To give some further clarity, they can be referred to as the Pinch Clasp tie clip (left) and the Side Clasp tie bar (right). The names are self-explanatory with the Side Clasp tie bar sliding over the tie and under the shirt to hold the tie in place.

A Pinch Clasp tie clip is more like a peg with serrated teeth on the rear. Simply hold the tie bar, place it over the tie and let the rear section bite onto the inside placket of the shirt to hold the tie in place. If you need a simple analogy, think of one as a peg and the other as a paper clip.

Wearing A Tie Clip With A Shirt

As a pared-down look, the dress shirt, tie and trouser combo is a tried and tested combo of the corporate world. The issue with corporate though is that men tend to end up looking exactly the same as one another. This is where the tie bar can come to the rescue. Whether it’s a solid coloured tie, a knitted tie or a striped tie, tie bars can add that extra element of office smarts to your most conservative look without getting you fired for aesthetic insubordination.

Choose your tie bar colours wisely though as today’s offerings can range from the traditional brushed steel through to zany colours and clip designs – ever seen a purple penis tie clip? You don’t want to and neither will your colleagues. If you’re not sure always play it safe by using a silver tie bar or tie clip that matches your tie’s width or is thinner.

Wearing A Tie Clip With A Suit

Throw on a suit with your tie clip and you’ve got instant sartorial cred. The same tie bar and tie clip rules apply here but now you get to play with colours – and there are lots of them. Modern menswear has shown off tie clips that match the colour of the suit or the tie itself, making them more subtle and fashionable than functional.

If you’re going to wear a tie clip with a suit, there’s only one rule to remember – don’t go overboard with your accessories. Given the customisable nature of suits with lapel pins, collar pins, pocket squares and more, it’s easy to get lost in all the details and end up looking like a dapper voodoo doll – that’s bad.

Matching Tie Clips To Your Suit

As we mentioned before there’s now a plethora of tie clip designs and colours to choose from. Whilst you’ll never go wrong with a traditional silver tie clip, men have been trying out bolder designs in the past decade to match their personalities. You can now find everything from anchors to animals to teeth designs but there is a silver lining – you need to draw the line between cool and down-right tacky. Remember that your suit should be the defining statement rather than a tie clip that alienates people.

The Tom Hardy combo above is a great example of a perfectly matched tie clip and suit. The look Hardy has gone for is 1920s English so there are pinstripes, patterns and a contrasting club collar dress shirt (rounded collars). With so many elements going on, a gold tie bar in a slim tooth design is just enough to add a final polish to the look without going overboard.

Matching Tie Clips To Suit Separates

The wonders of suit separates allow for a more casual feel to a formal look. As such, tie bar and tie clip colours can also follow suit. There are no real rules when matching tie bars to suit separates but there are guidelines. Clashing or heavily opposing colours will probably be harder on the eyes – think a navy suit with a blue tie and hot pink tie bar – a more conservative hue would work much better here.

Tie Clip FAQ

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Picture this: you pocket your business class ticket, waltz down the coveted aisle, sip the champers and settle into your ‘ergonomic’ pleasure pit. Then, tragedy strikes.Despite blowing a month’s wages to escape the Economy crunch, you realise your neighbour is intent on making ‘polite chit chat’, and your ‘mate’ across the aisle is attempting to initiate a vigorous staring contest.It is at this point you realise why airlines are competing to provide Business Class travellers with more of a ‘retreat’ experience. Enter: British Airways’ latest move, earlier this week unveiling a new “Club Suite” that comes with a door, meeting customer demand for privacy.This Business Class suite boasts a lie-flat bed (a feature now standard after BA introduced it in the 1990s), a vanity unit and mirror, an 18 1/2-inch screen and 40 per cent more storage space than the previous model.

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It’s also worth pointing out, for the Australian business traveller, depending on your exact route, nabbing one of these seats could net you a fair few transferable Qantas status credits.That said, anyone looking to take these new seats for a sleep will have to wait at least a few months, as British Airways won’t install them until the arrival of its first Airbus SE A350 jets in July, the International Airlines Group unit said in a statement.As reported by The Australian Financial Review, “Each plane will feature 56 of the berths, plus the same number of premium economy seats—which get a new pillow, quilt and amenity kit – and 219 in economy.”

“BA plans to install the berths across the bulk of its long-haul fleet.”

The AFR went on to point out that British Airways are using this upgrade, “To fend off Virgin Atlantic Airways and other rivals in markets including London-to-New York, the world’s most lucrative route for corporate travel.”

“The contest for the most appealing business cabin, always a big focus for premium carriers, is set to become even more intense as Virgin Atlantic prepares to unveil a revamp of its Upper Class berths next month on its A350 jets set to enter service over the summer,” (AFR).

In other words: buckle up, Branson.

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1967 was the year which saw Steve McQueen jump into the iconic Bullitt Mustang. More importantly it was the year which saw the foundations for Glenlivet’s Winchester Collection Vintage 1967 laid down by former Glenlivet Master Distiller, Robert Arthur.

Fast forward more than half a century and we now have the coveted bottle that’s available to buy for a cool US$25,000. The scotch whisky comes as the third instalment to the collection which follows from the Vintage 1966 released in 2016 and Vintage 1964 released in 2014. The collection itself is a tribute to Master Distiller Alan Winchester’s 40 years in scotch whisky and in its latest expression, will only come in a limited run of 150 bottles worldwide.

The bottle is a blend of rare single malts which Glenlivet says “boasts a rich and fruity nose, notes of apricot jam and sweet ripe peaches, and a hint of toasted almonds. The smooth taste continues with fondant orange and milk chocolate flavors, velvety texture and a long, and a luxuriously sweet finish.”

A special whisky demands a special bottle and the Vintage 1967 sees this in the form of a hand blown bottle by glassblower Brodie Nairn. The bottle is hand-cut to mimic the unique colour pattern that occurs during the ageing process in a dram. The finishing touches include engraving and hand painting before the whole thing is polished off with a maple case lined with mother-of-pearl finishing to give nod to the mussel shells found in the Spey River.

Got your credit cards ready? $25,000 is rather modest when compared to some of the other premium whiskies we’ve seen.

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When you’re Pharrell Williams you can make anything look on point. Even a AU$1,000,000 (US$815,500) watch with a causal bomber jacket and gold ‘speed dealer’ (wraparound) sunglasses…indoors. That’s exactly what happened at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles when Williams stepped on stage in a sheen baby blue bomber paired with a sweater, Cactus Plant Flea Market dad cap and black denim.The watch of course isn’t what one would call a Daniel Wellington ‘special edition’. It’s Richard Mille’s RM 70-01 Tourbillon Alain Prost Watch in all of its big ticket price tag glory – and exclusivity with only 30 watches existing in the world. This wouldn’t be the first time Williams has worn the watch. We previously covered the watch back in mid-2018 when Williams debuted it at Chanel’s Paris fashion show.Since then the watch has gotten some decent wears out of it with the designer, artist and music producer pairing it to everything from sweaters……to camo suits with matching shorts……to his own line of apparel under the Human Made label.It’s certainly one of the more creative and civilian ways to wear a Richard Mille watch but since when did Pharrell follow rules inside and outside of the recording studio?

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A closer look at the watch for those who are curious as to what AU$1,000,000 buys in the horology world.

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You swipe right, hear the ‘ka-ching’, and your stomach leaps at this match-made-in-Tinder. But then, despite your best efforts (and hilarious icebreakers), the conversation goes nowhere.So, does your flirting game leave much to be desired, or have you missed Tinder bae’s subtle hints? If you suspect the former to be the case, brush up on your flirting here. If you fall into the latter, read on.Before we get into the subtle hints women often drop, you must first understand why they do it. As female users on a Reddit thread dedicated to this very topic explain, there are a whole bunch of good reasons.

• Fear of being called bossy, demanding, picky, etc.
• To see how clever/socially intelligent you are.
• Because it stings less for someone to reject your proposal to “hang out” as opposed to “go for a romantic dinner.”
• They are used to getting approached.
• They have no idea how to ‘pick up a guy’ so they set it up so he can ‘pick her up’ easier.
• They have a fear of being labelled ‘too easy’ if she goes up to you and says ‘Your face, I like it, lets bang!’

While no well-adjusted guy should have a problem with a woman directly approaching him, if you complain about it when she doesn’t, you are missing the point. So learning about it can open up a whole load more dating opportunities for you.Which is why we consulted Heidi Gee, a professional sexologist, to get the low down on what kind of responses one should look out for when talking to a potential romantic partner. Need to differentiate banter from a flirtatious cue? Need to check if she’s still interested at all? Look no further.But first: the bad news. Women can also be subtle about rejection. If you suspect this might apply to you, Heidi says a good litmus test is the intensity of their enthusiasm. For example, if you match with a woman on Tinder but throughout the course of the conversation she goes off you, she will most likely, “Ghost or respond with one-word answers.”On the other hand, if they are genuinely interested, “There can be many hints given.” According to Heidi, “The biggest ones are when a woman is responding to your texts regularly, the conversation is flowing and there is banter.”

“Another hint is when she initiates the contact and it’s not just one-sided—e.g. spontaneous text messages checking in or asking how you are doing.”

Of course, there is also a third possibility, the notorious “grey zone,” in which Heidi advises you tread (type?) carefully. While you don’t want to write off a potential connection, if you are unsure of someone’s level of interest, you also don’t want to be a pest.Examples of these ambiguous statements include:

• “What do you think about this app, had much luck?
• “I bet you have a lot of matches, dates, etc.”
• “What are you looking for?”
• “Have you been on many dates/met many many people on this app?”

Aside from indicating a lack of creativity (side note: always avoid using these lines yourself), these kinds of comments reveal that a woman is emotionally detached, has not made up her mind about you yet, and is in no great rush to do so, either.As for real-life interactions, another Reddit thread provides us with some common indicators that a woman is considering pillow wrestling with you:

• Asking if you’d like to grab a drink “sometime”.
• Laughing at all your jokes: “I can’t help it, it’s not being fake, I just get a nervous giggle that won’t seem to go away.”
• Making their dating status known: “I mention being single as casually as I can.”
• Enlisting help: “Tell all his friends I want to bang him. Good wingmen always pass it on!”

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According to the cancer organisation, 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer throughout their life. It’s not all bad news though as Japanese scientists from Kanazawa University have just identified compounds in coffee which could curb the growth of prostate cancer.

The most important concept to take in from this study is that coffee contains complex compounds which have been shown to affect human health in both positive and negative ways. Recent evidence has even suggested that drinking certain types of coffee can reduce the occurrence  of some cancers – including prostate cancers.

The latter sees the most promising discovery yet with researchers pin pointing two compounds found in coffee – ahweol acetate and cafestol – that have inhibited the growth of cells which are resistant to common anti-cancer drugs. In other words, kahweol acetate and cafestol treated cells were found to grow slower than standard cells and the theory to apply this to cancer cells was set in motion.

“We found that kahweol acetate and cafestol inhibited the growth of the cancer cells in mice, but the combination seemed to work synergistically, leading to a significantly slower tumour growth than in untreated mice,” said study leader, Dr Hiroaki Iwamoto.

“After 11 days, the untreated tumours had grown by around 3 and a half times the original volume (342%), whereas the tumours in the mice treated with both compounds had grown by around just over one and a half (167%) times the original size.”

As with any breakthrough study though, its results have yet to be replicated in human subjects and the researchers say it’s important to keep these findings in perspective – for now. Essentially the study confirms thhat the two compounds found in coffee are scientifically feasible but still needs further investigation. Another hurdle in human application is that the cancer cells the scientists based their results off were transplanted tumor cells rather than native/organic tumor cells.

“What it does show is that these compounds appear to have an effect on drug resistant cells prostate cancer cells in the right circumstances, and that they too need further investigation. We are currently considering how we might test these findings in a larger sample, and then in humans,” added Iwamoto.

For the coffee fiends who can’t help but take this as an early sign to add an extra cup to your day, kahweol acetate and cafestol are hydrocarbons which are naturally occurring in Arabica coffee. The coffee-making process is what determines whether these compounds remain in coffee after brewing (espresso), or whether they are stripped out (filtered coffee).

Professor Atsushi Mizokami of the Department of Integrative Cancer Therapy and Urology of Kanazawa University says it can be a double edged sword though.

“These are promising findings, but they should not make people change their coffee consumption. Coffee can have both positive and negative effects (for example it can increase hypertension), so we need to find out more about the mechanisms behind these findings before we can think about clinical applications. However, if we can confirm these results, we may have candidates to treat drug-resistant prostate cancer.”

Now for the hard part – convincing the boss to give you more coffee breaks.

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